Wisconsin Dental Association

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Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Manitowoc dentist Dr. Chris Hansen as president
Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Eau Claire dentist Dr. Christopher Johnson as president
Mesec joins Wisconsin Dental Association as director of government services
State Dental Association Swears in New Berlin Dentist Dr. Cliff Hartmann as President
Dental Medicaid increases in state budget represent Wisconsin’s first significant investment in oral health in two decades
WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation elects new board of directors
WDA stands ready to connect more hospitals with dental teams for COVID-19 vaccination; applauds state health systems for vaccine response
State dental association swears in Green Bay periodontist Dr. Paula Crum as president
Nearly $430,000 in Oral Treatment and Supplies for Elderly, Disabled Adults Made Possible by Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation’s Donated Dental Services
Borgerding Joins Wisconsin Dental Association as Director of Government Services
Wisconsin Dental Association Donates 20,000 Surgical Masks and Other PPE From Postponed Mission of Mercy Charitable Clinic to Medical Workers Statewide
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Elects Dr. Christine Tempas as President
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Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Elects Dr. Christine Tempas as President

Dr. Christine S. Tempas, a retired general dentist and resident of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., has been elected president of the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation.

New Year, New Smile: Resolutions for a Healthy Mouth
WDA recognizes 14 for contributions to organized dentistry and public oral health
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WDA recognizes 14 for contributions to organized dentistry and public oral health

Dr. Julio Rodriguez was one of 14 dentists and oral health advocates honored at the WDA’s annual Pyramid of Pride Awards held Nov. 8 at The Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire.

WDA Foundation Smile grants help another 6,912 have healthier smiles
State’s Leading Voice for Oral Health Encourages More Collaboration with Wisconsin’s Dental Professionals to Truly Increase Access to Care
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State’s Leading Voice for Oral Health Encourages More Collaboration with Wisconsin’s Dental Professionals to Truly Increase Access to Care

"Despite consistent claims by advocates for dental therapy that this proposal is revenue-neutral and comes at no cost to taxpayers, the Governor is now proposing directly subsidizing the creation of a dental therapy program."

WDA welcomes new director of membership and communications
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WDA welcomes new director of membership and communications

Brenna brings 20-plus years of public relations and communications experience to the WDA.

Five new directors join WDA Foundation board
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Five new directors join WDA Foundation board

Dr. Christine Tempas, newly elected vice president, is a retired general dentist in Sheboygan Falls, Wis.

WDA Foundation’s Donated Dental Services provides another 142 elderly, disabled with $559,000 in needed care
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WDA Foundation’s Donated Dental Services provides another 142 elderly, disabled with $559,000 in needed care

Many DDS patients generally need extensive dental work that can include bridges, crowns or dentures at an average treatment cost of about $3,937 per person.

Three new directors join WDA Foundation board
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Three new directors join WDA Foundation board

The Wisconsin Dental Association represents some 80 percent of all licensed dentists and a growing number of dental hygienists in Wisconsin.